Free online course
Writing in plain English to parents and carers (Please note updated worksheets, December 2020)
This course is aimed at teachers, school administrators and others who communicate with parents and carers. It gives a practical introduction to plain English in short chunks that you can do in your own time.
Free face-to-face workshops
We offer the range of workshops detailed below and they can be tailored to suit your organisation or community group.
2023 Public Workshop Schedule - all workshops are free
Wednesday 24 May, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, Rosny Library 9:30am to 1pm Register for Rosny here
Thursday 8 June, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, Hobart Library 9am to 12:30pm Register for Hobart here
Thursday 15 June, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, Launceston Library 10am to 1:30pm Register for Launceston here
Wednesday 21 June, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, Kingston Libarary 10am to 1:30pm Register for Kingston here
Tuesday 15 August, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, Glenorchy Library 9:30am to 1pm
Wednesday 18 October, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, Kingston Library 10am to 1:30pm
Tuesday 24 October, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, St Helens Library 9:30am to 1pm
Tuesday 24 October, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, Burnie Library 10am to 1:30pm
Wednesday 25 October, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, Devonport Library 10am to 1:30pm
Thursday 26 October, 3.5hr Plain English Workshop, Sheffield Town Hall 9:30am to 1pm Register for Sheffield here
For more information email@26ten.tas.gov.au
Plain English Workshop – 3.5 hours skills based
Information that isn’t presented clearly creates confusion and can lead to misunderstandings, missed opportunities and mistakes. Learn how to make information easier to understand in this practical plain English workshop. Practise writing and presenting information clearly using your own documents. Participants receive a copy of Communicate Clearly: A Guide to Plain English.
Writing Student Reports in Plain English – 2 hours
A workshop for teachers who write school reports and those who are responsible for proof-reading and approving student reports.
Make sure parents and carers understand the content of your school reports. Learn quick tips about how to structure information and language for use in school reports.
26TEN Adult Literacy Awareness Workshop – 1 hour
Almost one in two Tasmanian adults has difficulty with everyday literacy tasks such as filling in forms, paying bills, following instructions and reading to their children. This workshop explains the impact of low literacy on individuals and on the Tasmanian community. Participants also learn the many causes of low literacy and numeracy in the community and what can be done to help people improve their skills.
The Adult Literacy Awareness Workshop will help you find out more about:
- The extent of the issue in Tasmania
- The impact of low levels of literacy
- What is being done to support adult literacy
- What you and your organisation can do to help.
26TEN Call to action – 15 minute presentation
Too many Tasmanian’s aren’t reaching their full potential. Some of us are held back because our skills in reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication aren’t good enough for the demands of daily life and work in the modern world. This 15 minute session raises awareness and introduces your organisation or community group to the ways you can get involved.
Workshops for adult literacy practitioners
There are great opportunities throughout the year for professional development of literacy practitioners, including volunteer tutors. These workshops are advertised on our Adult Literacy Practitioner webpage or you can contact us for a list of the upcoming sessions.
Email us: email@26ten.tas.gov.au or phone Monday to Thursday, 6165 5514